Polina Bodner Shapiro, Attorney

Polina Bodner Shapiro, ESQ. russian lawyer.Attorney Polina Shapiro is the founder and managing partner of Bodner Shapiro Law Group. Attorney Shapiro concentrates her practice on probate administration as well as estate planning, family law, personal injury and business law. She is frequently called upon to handle some of the most complex probate and family matters involving high net worth estates and difficult family situations. Attorney Shapiro also works with small business owners, assisting them during all phases of the business life cycle. Additionally, Attorney Shapiro spends a significant amount of her time fighting for the rights of her personal injury clients.

Attorney Shapiro graduated from Suffolk University Law School with honors (magna cum laude) in 2004, in the top 3 percent of her class. While in law school, she received numerous academic achievement awards and served as an editor on the Suffolk Law Review, the quarterly legal periodical.

Earlier in her career, Attorney Shapiro practiced at the Boston office of Ropes & Gray, LLP, a leading global law firm, where she was involved in all aspects of the civil litigation. She also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Gary Katzmann of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. There, she researched and drafted judicial opinions on a variety of complex criminal and civil issues.

With a long history of successful entrepreneurs in her family, Attorney Shapiro was destined to open her own law practice. A creative problem-solver and driven by a strong desire to help others, she chose to offer her services to individuals and families in the time of need, as well as to small business owners like herself. With a motto of “small town service, big law firm quality,” Attorney Shapiro always provides the highest quality legal advice tailored to the individual needs of her clients.

Born in Uzbekistan, Attorney Shapiro moved to Massachusetts after her family immigrated to the United States in 1993. Today, she lives in Simsbury, Connecticut, and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, movies, reading, cooking, and biking. Attorney Shapiro speaks Russian fluently.

 

Education:

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2004

Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, 2000

 

Bar Admissions:

Massachusetts
Connecticut
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit*

 

Professional Memberships:

Connecticut Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association

 

Community Involvement:

Volunteer, Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center.

* U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has jurisdiction over cases arising in Connecticut, New York and Vermont.

 

 

Stephanie O'Brien, Paralegal and Office Manager

Stephanie O’Brien, Legal Assistant Stephanie O'Brien is a paralegal at the firm, supporting Attorney Shapiro in all aspects of the practice. Stephanie also manages day-to-day business operations of the office.

Prior to working at the firm, Stephanie held a variety of positions in the fields of purchasing, planning, and office management. She graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in Justice and Law Administration. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, photography, travel and enjoying the outdoors.

 

Alexandra Sharoyko, Legal Assistant

Alexandra Sharoyko, Legal Assistant Alexandra Sharoyko is a legal assistant at the firm, supporting Attorney Shapiro and her paralegal Stephanie O'Brien in all aspects of the practice.

Originally from Russia, Alexandra immigrated to the United States in 1998.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, a Master of Arts degree in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University, and a Certificate in Business Analytics from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Prior to working at the firm, Alexandra worked in various intergovernmental and international organizations.  In her free time, Alexandra enjoys spending time outdoors with her family as well as volunteering in the local and global community. Alexandra speaks Russian fluently.

 

Address

2437 Albany Ave., Suite 201
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: (860) 216-3796
Fax:     (860) 206-0031

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